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Lang Pharma Nutrition’s CoQ-10 Softgels

In July 2018, a state judge preliminarily approved a settlement of a class-action lawsuit filed against Lang Pharma Nutrition (a company that supplies retailers with CoQ-10 supplements to sell under…

Ultra CoQ-10

Class Action

Ultra CoQ-10

August 2015: A federal judge dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.…

Several Store Brand Acetaminophen Products

Class Action

Several Store Brand Acetaminophen Products

Allegations: Marketing products as safe pain relievers for pregnant women without warning consumers that scientific evidence shows prenatal exposure to APAP can cause neurodevelopmental disorders in children

Thyroid Tablets

Class Action

Thyroid Tablets

In October 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Westminster Pharmaceuticals and CVS Pharmacy for allegedly representing that its Thyroid Tablets – a brand of generic prescription thyroid medication –…

Gold Emblem® Red Fish Candy

Class Action

Gold Emblem® Red Fish Candy

April 2018: A federal judge dismissed this case because the parties reported that they reached a settlement agreement. November 2017: A class-action lawsuit was filed against CVS for allegedly deceptively…

Several Brands of Flushable Wipes

Class Action

Several Brands of Flushable Wipes

In December 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against several manufacturers of flushable wipes – specifically, Costco, CVS, Kimberly-Clark, Procter & Gamble, Target, Walgreens, and Walmart – for allegedly falsely…

Several Brands of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxatives

Class Action

Several Brands of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxatives

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products may contain a dangerous substance that increases the risk of serious adverse health consequences and death

Vi-Jon Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative

Class Action

Vi-Jon Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain a harmful substance and may increase the risk of contracting invasive infections

Betty Lou’s Protein Shakes

Class Action

Betty Lou’s Protein Shakes

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain more protein than they actually do

Several Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers

Class Action

Several Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers

In July 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Vi-Jon, Inc. for allegedly falsely advertising that germ-X and several store-brand hand sanitizers – including CVS Health, equate (Walmart), and Walgreens…

Sudafed, NyQuil, Theraflu, Robitussin, Tylenol, Mucinex, and Several Store-brand Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Sudafed, NyQuil, Theraflu, Robitussin, Tylenol, Mucinex, and Several Store-brand Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as nasal decongestants

Tylenol, TheraFlu, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Tylenol, TheraFlu, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as nasal decongestants

NyQuil, Tylenol, Sudafed, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands

Class Action

NyQuil, Tylenol, Sudafed, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion

Sudafed, Tylenol, NyQuil, Theraflu, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands

Class Action

Sudafed, Tylenol, NyQuil, Theraflu, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands

Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms

Gold Emblem Yogurt Pretzel Twists

Class Action

Gold Emblem Yogurt Pretzel Twists

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as covered in yogurt and healthy when the coating is actually “candy-like” and contains several unhealthy ingredients

Sudafed, Tylenol, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines